I'm not sure I buy "stiffer," but I'd love to be a fly on the wall while you try it out on Jobst. :^o
I think this design is meant to allow spoke replacement with the cog in place.
Jeff Slotkin Charleston, SC
On Dec 31, 2007, at 9:44 AM, Jay S wrote:
> Higher flange equals shorter spokes equals stiffer drive side, which
> is what you want when you're stomping on the pedals.
>
> Jay Sexton
> Sebastopol, CA
>
>
> This one puzzles me.
> ebay item 110209598317
> http://ebay.com/
>
> why would one need a high low Track hub? I always thought the
> high low hub was designed to compensate for the unequal spoke
> tensions created by dishing on 5 and 6 speed freewheels.
> I also was under the impression that a Track hub will have less
> required dish due to the more symetrical design of the hub.
>
> So, unless I'm totally wrong (wouldn't be the first time)
> whats the rational behind this hub?
>
> Marty Eison
> Frisco, Texas, USA